Healthcare Supplier/Provider Institute announces August meeting on healthcare reform and the supply chain

The Healthcare Supplier/Provider Institute announced that registration is open for its August 22-23, 2011 meeting in Chicago, Illinois, which will explore the effects of reform on the Healthcare Supply Chain. Attendees will hear current, case-study information focused on: 

· Understanding the trend of Self Distribution by IDNs

· An exploration of Regional Purchasing Coalitions

· Understanding the trend of Physician Alignment

· Keys to Understanding a “World Class Supply Chain”

· Understanding the Value Analysis process in Hospitals and IDNs

· Connecting the Dots in Healthcare Reform and the impact on the supply chain.

For more information, contact Tom Middleton (tmiddleton@mdsi.org) or Harla Adams (hadams@nihcl.com). For a look at the agenda or to register, visit www.jhconline.com/hsi-aug2011.asp.